Community band looking for members

The University of Saint Mary Community Band will begin its fall semester rehearsal schedule on Monday, August 25 at the Walnut Room in Mead Hall on the USM campus in Leavenworth.

The band includes volunteers from anywhere in the Leavenworth area - professional and amateurs; high school, college or beyond. Participation is free and musicians are not required to audition. The first two concerts scheduled are near Halloween and Christmas.

Area string players who are interested in performing with university ensembles are also invited to contact USM at the phone number below.

Rehearsals for the band will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 25. But latecomers are encouraged to join on any Mondays in September. For further information, call Freda Proctor at (913) 758-6320.